Murray, UT Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Murray Police Department serves the city of Murray, UT in Salt Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,877 violent crimes and 13,400 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 157.3 per 100k residents, which is 48.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 314.6 per 100k, 92.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate157.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,877 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate314.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,400 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,500 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate241.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,817 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,027 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime157.3D3877106.2+48.1%
Property Crime314.6F13400163.6+92.3%
Homicide2.0F40.5+282.9%
Rape4.1C1803.5+15.7%
Robbery12.3F1815.8+110.7%
Aggravated Assault10.2A59822.3-54.1%
Burglary20.4B150024.0-15.0%
Larceny241.1F9817116.4+107.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft38.8F202722.2+75.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Salt Lake City 0 miles
F 260.3
F 428.7
Violent: 65.4% higher
Property: 36.2% higher
South Salt Lake 0 miles
F 191.0
F 428.7
Violent: 21.4% higher
Property: 36.3% higher
Riverton 0 miles
A 40.7
B 110.7
Violent: 74.1% lower
Property: 64.8% lower
South Jordan 0 miles
A 44.0
A 74.0
Violent: 72.1% lower
Property: 76.5% lower
Alta 0 miles
N/A 0.0
F 881.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 180.0% higher